Obama announces Sánchez as chair of Latino fundraising

The Barack Obama for America Campaign has announced the appointment of Francisco Sánchez, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Transportation, as the National Chair of Latino/Hispanic Fundraising. Sánchez is also an advisor on Latin American policy for the campaign.

In this capacity, Sanchez will co-chair the Obama Hispanic Leadership Council with Illinois Attorney Manny Sánchez. The newly formed Council will work with the national finance team to increase the enthusiasm and fundraising efforts for the Obama campaign in the Latino community.